Let the waters flow where I command, and the mountains be moved if I so decree.

First Emperor of China

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Context

A statement reflecting his desire to control nature and undertake massive projects.

Date / Period

c. 215 BCE

Category

Shocking

Source

https://www.worldhistory.org/Qin_Shi_Huang/

Verification

Unverifiable

Explanation

Found in 1 providers: grok

Method

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